The wickedness of society must lead to divine intervention. Let the people of God be righteous and godly.

“The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine
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This is a message dealing with Jesus as the fulfilment of the Mystery of Godliness from 1 Timothy 3:14-16. Because of being preached a day before Canada Day, it also has a slant toward that.

THE MYSTERY OF THE GOSPEL
I TIMOTHY 3:14-16
DORN RIDGE JUNE 29, 2013
If you would like to hear an audio MP3 of this message you can listen to it at: http://chirb.it/rf2114
INTRODUCTION:
1.) In the closing verses of 1 Timothy 3, Paul speaks to Timothy about “the greatness of the
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If YOU LIKE THESE THINGS
We find in these verses a list of eight growing graces for the believers. Faith, virtue,knowledge,temperance,Godlinesws,kindness and charity.
2nd Peter
1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith
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Let's talk about how godliness holds promise for the life to come based loosely on 1 Timothy 4:8

HoHum:
Harry C. Meserve- A Christian has been defined as one who makes it easier to believe in God.
WBTU:
Last Sunday we talked about how godliness holds promise for the present life. Mainly want us to remember that godliness brings peace and contentment in this life, godliness brings
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Let's talk about the value of godliness in the present life based on 1 Timothy 4:7-8

HoHum:
Have children’s come up and do Children’s Minute with them
Objects needed: Alex’s barbells and sit up machine, glass of milk, and a pillow
What is the next holiday? New Years! Who can tell me what a new year’s resolution is? (a promise to do something new or
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Keep in mind that to do what is right to make us distinct is doable, adding godliness to steadfastness.

Have you ever tried swimming against the current? For those of us who tried, I believe we found it so difficult and we even felt like drowning. I think that’s the same drowning feeling when we talk about living a godly life in an ungodly world. Either we feel like giving in or giving up. Yet,
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How we live reveals our understanding of who we are. As citizens of Heaven, Christians exhibit defined characteristics.

“Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in
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Doing good as a christian includes being subject to authorities without sinning and not being argumentative with extrabilical subjects.

God is good…. All the time…
We have noted over and over again in the Letter to Titus that all Christians are to pursue godliness! And so if God is good all the time; all the time God is good, as we pursue godliness, we are to do good! These are the 2 main themes of this Letter
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God wants us to be godly even within an ungodly culture, as defined by Isaiah and generalized into principles by Jesus.

The Beatitudes in Isaiah 57
(Isaiah 57:1-2, 13-21)
1. An interesting story broke from UPI this week: “PORT ST. LUCIE , Fla., May 16 (UPI) --Florida police officers who were attempting to catch a suspected car thief got a little help when an alligator decided to cross the road.
Port St.
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IT IS ABOUT GETTING TO KNOW GOD INTIMATELY AND BECOMING A VESSEL IN HIS HANDS.

KNOWING GOD PART 1
Study text: John 4:1-30
Introduction: the human heart always tends to do such things that are opposed to the will and purpose of God. Since the fall of man, every seed of Adam has inherent rebellion within his frame. The flesh is contrary to the spirit and unless it is
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Great men and women of God often have a rich heritage to build upon. Be a building block for your kids, not a stumbling block.

Ruth 4:13-22
A Happy family CAN influence the world for generations
WHILE ONLY GOD CAN GRANT THE GIFT OF LIFE, YOU CAN ALWAYS BE BLESSING!
Listen there are people who always look for faults to comply about, but they never seem to find the time to correct their own problems. Listen, we should
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How should we resemble our Heavenly Father? -- In vs. 44, Jesus shows us 4 ways:
1. Love your enemies.
2. Bless those who curse you.
3. Do good to those who hate you.
4. Pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.

Live like Our Heavenly Father
Matthew 5:43-48
Sermon by: Rick Crandall
Grayson Baptist Church - May 1, 2013
BACKGROUND:
*When we got to vs. 43-48 last week, we spent our time focused on the last verse, where Jesus said: "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is
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THE TWO TRAILS OF LIFE
TEXT: Psalm 1:1-6
Psalms 1:1-6 KJV Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. [2] But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and
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1 Timothy 6:6-10 (p. 831) December 15, 2013
Introduction:
There is an amazing story in the book of Acts that takes place right after Stephen’s stoning and during the time Saul is persecuting the church. This persecution caused many of the disciples to run for cover, to be
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To show that we need to value godliness like we value exercise and diet for our physical body, because it has values in everything and carries a promise in this life and life to come.

I. EXORDIUM:
Do you exercise godliness? Do you train in godliness?
II. AUDIENCE PROFILE:
Believers
III. OBJECTIVES:
To show that we need to value godliness like we value exercise and diet for our physical body, because it has values in everything and carries a promise in this life
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